Get the full Skomer experience by staying in the Accommodation
Staying overnight on Skomer enables you to experience not just the full range of wildlife, but also the tranquillity and isolation that Skomer Island offers.
You will always find an isolated spot to sit and enjoy your surroundings in solitude. Even places that are popular during the day, such as the Wick, can be completely deserted, allowing you a private view of this spectacular location at sunset.
Weather can impact sailings and so we recommend you check out our twitter feed below about whether boats are sailing.
There are few places that offer an escape from the modern world, but Skomer is certainly one of them. You also have the opportunity to meet the staff and researchers who live and work on the island. ‘Bird log’ offers the chance to discuss sightings and find out more about what to see and where to see it from the experts. You can also contribute to the island records by noting your observations.
More information about Skomer Island is available to download.
View over North Haven photo by L Maiden
Accommodation has space for up to 16 people in two twin rooms, one triple room, one family room (sleeping four) and a five bed room.
Skomer – further information for overnight guests plus a leaflet about staying on Skomer (2012)
Prices
Information about 2012 accommodation prices and dates of the gull count
Room availability update for 2012
Skomer is fully booked on the following dates:
11 April to 24 July
18 Aug and 25-26 Aug
There is availability on all other dates apart from the above between 1 April and 30 October.
In all cases please ring Island Bookings first to check on availability before sending in a booking form and deposit.
How to book?
All bookings are taken by the Islands’ Booking Officer:
Email: islands@welshwildlife.org
Telephone: 01239 621600(Mon-Fri 8.45am-4.30pm)
Once you have reserved a place you will need to fill out this Skomer residential booking form (2012) and send in your 25% deposit to Island Bookings, The Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire SA43 2TB.
You have 21 days to send in your booking form and deposit from the date of booking otherwise your booking may be cancelled. Your booking will be acknowledged within seven working days by email (if you give an email address) or post.
Lounge at Skomer by C Taylor
You will be invoiced for the balance approximately 12 weeks before you are due to go to Skomer and the balance should be paid eight weeks before your arrival on the island. Further information for your trip will be sent with the invoice. Please ensure you have read the Skomer booking conditions.
Why do members of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales get priority booking?
As a way of saying thank you to our members we allow them to book two weeks early. Membership costs just £2.05 per month
WARNING
Bad weather or high seas may delay the boats or interfere with sailing altogether.
In the event of being unable to get to the Island a refund of the booking fee (less deposit) will be made but the Trust is unable to accept responsibility for costs that might be incurred should you become stormbound on the Island or need to find alternative accommodation on the mainland.
It is therefore recommended that visitors take out their own insurance cover against such eventualities. This can normally be done through your usual insurance company.
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